Make Leaving the Cape.... part of your journey!
When you leave the Cape, it is recommended that you depart Monday-Friday between 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturdays after 2 p.m., and Sundays before 1 p.m. and after 9 p.m.
If you're looking to sidestep bridge traffic altogether, there is always the CapeFlyer, a train that travels from Boston to Hyannis from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
When you leave, turn left on MillStone road and turn left on route 6A and follow this all the way to the end. This was the original road on the Cape before the highway was built.
Take the scenic route and take your time to leave, giving yourself a few extra hours to enjoy the various stops along the way. Many of the houses along this route were built between early 1700s and 1800s. Most of these stops listed below are along route 6A.
If you're looking to sidestep bridge traffic altogether, there is always the CapeFlyer, a train that travels from Boston to Hyannis from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
When you leave, turn left on MillStone road and turn left on route 6A and follow this all the way to the end. This was the original road on the Cape before the highway was built.
Take the scenic route and take your time to leave, giving yourself a few extra hours to enjoy the various stops along the way. Many of the houses along this route were built between early 1700s and 1800s. Most of these stops listed below are along route 6A.
1) Ocean's Edge.
This is the former Nickerson mansion. During the summer, there will be someone on duty. Just let him know you are driving through. Park up by the registration area....and you will have a lovely view of the bay and mansion.
2907 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
This is the former Nickerson mansion. During the summer, there will be someone on duty. Just let him know you are driving through. Park up by the registration area....and you will have a lovely view of the bay and mansion.
2907 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
2) Brewster General Store -
Built as a church and converted to general store in 1866. Start the day with fresh coffee, donuts and pastries, or end the day with an ice cream. Inside is a broad, but unique assortment including penny candy, our own design t-shirts and sweat shirts, jams and jellies, greeting cards and kitchen gadgets, linens and many other unusual gifts from the past and present.
Brewster Store, 1935 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631-1823
Built as a church and converted to general store in 1866. Start the day with fresh coffee, donuts and pastries, or end the day with an ice cream. Inside is a broad, but unique assortment including penny candy, our own design t-shirts and sweat shirts, jams and jellies, greeting cards and kitchen gadgets, linens and many other unusual gifts from the past and present.
Brewster Store, 1935 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631-1823
3) Lemon Tree Village Shops
The shopping experience here in the Village has been described as a "unique representation of artists from all over. Plenty of room in our parking areas. Restrooms, Tourist Information, and a Cafe available in village.
Lemon Tree Village Shops, 1069 Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts.
The shopping experience here in the Village has been described as a "unique representation of artists from all over. Plenty of room in our parking areas. Restrooms, Tourist Information, and a Cafe available in village.
Lemon Tree Village Shops, 1069 Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts.
4) Drummer Boy Park
This beautiful open park features a lovely windmill. Seasonal Tours of Windmill. Many weekends there are vendors and Farmer's markets.
773 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
This beautiful open park features a lovely windmill. Seasonal Tours of Windmill. Many weekends there are vendors and Farmer's markets.
773 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
5) Scargo Cafe
Vegan options available. Café with two vegan dishes on the menu, a tofu bowl and pasta primavera. Sometimes has vegan or vegetarian specials, such as a Portobello mushroom sandwich.
Scargo Cafe, 799 Main St, Dennis, Massachusetts
508-385-8200
Website
Vegan options available. Café with two vegan dishes on the menu, a tofu bowl and pasta primavera. Sometimes has vegan or vegetarian specials, such as a Portobello mushroom sandwich.
Scargo Cafe, 799 Main St, Dennis, Massachusetts
508-385-8200
Website
6) Sandwich, Mass
Park at the Hoxie house - free parking. Time permits - take the tour if house is open.
Hoxie House
Incredible house from 1640. Great tour. Park your car here and walk to the grist mill and museum.
18 Water Street, Sandwich Village
CLOSED MONDAY
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Video Tour of Hoxie House
Walk over to Dexter Grist Mill
Dexter Grist Mill
Get your ground corn freshly ground in front of you from a water powered grist mill.
Located on Shawme Pond,
Water Street/ Grove Street
Sandwich Village
OPEN Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tour = Dexter Gristmill Tour - Sandwich Massachusetts
Rest room located across the street from Grist Mill
Time Permits - Walk over to Sandwich Glass museum to visit gift shop.
Sandwich Glass Museum
Glass blowing, museum and gift shop.
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org
129 Main Street Sandwich, MA 02563
ph 508-888-0251
Park at the Hoxie house - free parking. Time permits - take the tour if house is open.
Hoxie House
Incredible house from 1640. Great tour. Park your car here and walk to the grist mill and museum.
18 Water Street, Sandwich Village
CLOSED MONDAY
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday - 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Video Tour of Hoxie House
Walk over to Dexter Grist Mill
Dexter Grist Mill
Get your ground corn freshly ground in front of you from a water powered grist mill.
Located on Shawme Pond,
Water Street/ Grove Street
Sandwich Village
OPEN Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tour = Dexter Gristmill Tour - Sandwich Massachusetts
Rest room located across the street from Grist Mill
Time Permits - Walk over to Sandwich Glass museum to visit gift shop.
Sandwich Glass Museum
Glass blowing, museum and gift shop.
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org
129 Main Street Sandwich, MA 02563
ph 508-888-0251
7) Under the Bourne Bridge
Plan to go over the Bourne bridge. But first park under the bridge (free parking) and stretch your legs on the bike path. It is a short walk down to the railroad bridge. Excellent photo opportunity.
Directions
Bourne Brg Rd, Bourne, MA 02532
Plan to go over the Bourne bridge. But first park under the bridge (free parking) and stretch your legs on the bike path. It is a short walk down to the railroad bridge. Excellent photo opportunity.
Directions
Bourne Brg Rd, Bourne, MA 02532